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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Hepatology

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  • Liver dysfunction, including acute liver injury (ALI), is a major health concern driven by oxidative stress from reactive oxygen species (ROS).
  • Existing antioxidant therapies (N-acetylcysteine, superoxide dismutase) have limited clinical success due to poor targeting and instability.
  • Catalase (CAT) is a potent enzyme for neutralizing hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a key contributor to liver injury, but faces challenges in stability and delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, stable, and targeted nanocapsule-based catalase (CAT) delivery system for treating liver injury.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of this nanocarrier system in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in liver disease models.

Main Methods:

  • A nanocapsule system (n(CAT)) was synthesized using in situ radical polymerization of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and N-(3-aminopropyl)-methacrylamide hydrochloride (APM).
  • The n(CAT) system was characterized for stability, enzyme activity retention, and liver accumulation.
  • In vivo studies were conducted using models of acute liver injury (ALI) and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI).

Main Results:

  • The developed nanocapsules significantly enhanced CAT's stability and retained its enzymatic activity.
  • n(CAT) demonstrated improved selective accumulation in the liver, particularly at sites of inflammation.
  • Treatment with n(CAT) effectively reduced oxidative stress, suppressed inflammation, and promoted liver repair in ALI and IRI models.

Conclusions:

  • The novel nanocapsule-based CAT delivery system (n(CAT)) presents a viable strategy for overcoming the limitations of free CAT.
  • This platform shows significant potential for developing advanced antioxidant therapies for various liver diseases, including hepatitis and IRI.
  • n(CAT) offers a promising approach for targeted antioxidant delivery to mitigate liver damage and promote regeneration.